Definition: Body odor occurs as a result of an interaction between perspiration produced by the apocrine glands and bacteria. When perspiration first evaporates on the skin there is very little smell on a normal healthy person. It is the build up of stale sweat that smells bad. As a result of apocrine gland distribution, body odor is a feature of some races more than others.

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Excessive Sweating
Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis as it is more technically known, affects roughly one per cent of the adult population. Most people find the condition embarrassing and intrusive. Commonly, the condition affects the face, the palms and the armpits. It may affect one or all areas and sometimes extends to the back, the thighs and the feet. Sometimes the whole body can be affected. We examine the nature of the problem and the treatment options.

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